Pathways Parent Support Service

Building strong, resilient families through information, support and signposting across Co. Donegal.

Pathways parent support is a free and confidential service. We aim to support parents to improve the lives of their families and communities through brief interventions. The service is aimed at parents of children 0 – 24 years.

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What we do...

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Additional Services

  • 1:1 Parent support Sessions
  • Managing Challenging Behaviours
  • Family Communication
  • Co Parenting When separated supports
  • Conflict resolution
  • Family Advocacy
  • 1:1 sessions for Children and Young people
  • Group sessions and supports

Parenting Programmes

The service delivers the following programmes on a 1:1 basis and group setting:

  • Parents Plus Early Years (0 to 7yrs)
  • Parents Plus Children’s Programme (7 to 12yrs)
  • Parents Plus Teen Programme (12 -17yrs)
  • Parenting when Separated Programme
  • Circle of Security
  • Parenting Under Pressure 
  • NVR

Contact details:

Ellen-Lynch

Parent Support Team Leader:
Ellen Lynch
T. 074 9131245
M: 086 0218803
E. ellen.lynch@dpfss.ie

Referrals details:

In orders to avail of our services you are asked to please complete the appropriate online form.

Families and Individuals can self refer. Agencies can also refer on your behalf